Cafe Scientifique

Improvements
to the existing electric power grid infrastructure have been identified
as a key aspect of the current U.S. strategy to improve energy
efficiency, grid reliability, and power security. Join Dr. Gregory Reed, director of the Electric Power Initiative in the
Swanson School of Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, to learn
about advanced power electronics-based technologies and explore the
history of the AC vs. DC controversy, dating back to the days of
Westinghouse, Tesla, and Edison — and find out why that battle is being
renewed today.

Eat, drink, and learn with friends in a fun, relaxed setting! Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Date: Monday, April 8, 2013Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., and the program is 7–9 p.m.
Please be on time; the Science Center doors close at 7:45 p.m.Location: Carnegie Science CenterAdmission: FREE!Parking: $5